“IndyCar Return Uncertain: Dreyer & Reinbold ‘Still Looking’ for Full-Time Comeback”
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) owner Dennis Reinbold admits he wants to return the team to full-time status in the IndyCar Series. Since its last full season in 2012, the team has focused primarily on the Indianapolis 500, competing in additional races on a part-time basis only twice (2013 and 2020).
Expected changes to technical regulations, particularly the introduction of hybrid engines in the second half of the season at the Indianapolis 500, raise the possibility of a full-time return being considered. The outlook highlights an interesting scenario for 2025, with growing interest from some teams not often seen in the category.
In a recent interview, Reinbold was asked about the appeal of returning full-time amid the upcoming changes. His answer showed an open attitude: “You never know. We are open to anything that comes up. If we have a good situation that means a lot to us, we will consider playing more games in the future. “Who made it happen?” We’re still investigating, we’re still open to it, that’s for sure.
Uncertainty over full-time compensation is heightened by annual regulations that disproportionately affect small groups. However, Reinbold stresses that the team is willing to take on the challenge: “Because we are not a full-time team, the full-time team has to provide the parts first. We fully understand the need to do this. We try to source our own spare parts.””Assemble the components as quickly as possible. We will as soon as possible Queuing. This is a flaw that puts us at a disadvantage and limits our testing capabilities.”
Reinbold acknowledged the importance of adapting to the changes, especially in a very competitive environment: “Most of the tests we set were postponed based on availability. It wasn’t perfect, but at the end of last year, if They said, ‘Here’ these parts are like, “You’re going to use this in the Indy 500 next year,” and it’s going to be perfect. But that’s not the case because we put a lot of development work into these parts.
In this difficult situation, the continued cooperation with Chevrolet seems to be a positive factor: “The public testing that we did, we talked with Chevrolet, we did a lot of work with Chevrolet in the offseason on different parts and different topics. Collaborate. Everybody is doing it and so will we.” “Same boat. It’s definitely a pretty level playing field.”
The final decision on a full-time return will depend on a number of variables, including available opportunities, financial feasibility and the competitive nature of the series. The future of Dreyer and Reinbold Racing is uncertain, but the team is open to any promising developments.
